Sam Sarpong
Biography
Born in London, Sam Sarpong was an actor, model, and musician whose career spanned film, television, and fashion. He appeared in more than sixty features and fifty-five television shows, with film credits that included Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001) and Love Don't Cost a Thing (2003), as well as Keeping Up with the Steins, Anchor Baby, and No Weapons. No Weapons brought him a lead acting prize at the San Diego Black Film Festival, while Anchor Baby earned him a Best Lead Actor award at the 2012 New York Film Festival. On television, he hosted MTV's Yo Momma for three seasons and spent seven years hosting the BET Awards pre-show All Access. In modeling, he was among the first black male models for Tommy Hilfiger and represented the brand for more than six years. He also appeared posthumously in American Crime Story.
39years old at death
- Born London
- Died Pasadena
- Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
- Samuel Osei Sarpong, Jr. (birth name)
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 13 years2001 to 2014
Every film, newest first
- 2014BatteredIMDb rating 2.8
- 2008Farm HouseIMDb rating 5.5
- 2006Grad NightIMDb rating 1.9
- 2003Love Don't Cost a ThingIMDb rating 5.3
- 2001Carmen: A Hip HoperaIMDb rating 4.7
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A first
Sarpong worked as a model for designer Tommy Hilfiger and served as the face of that brand for more than six years. He was among the first black male models for Hilfiger.
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Worked with
Sam Sarpong shares two films with Reagan Gomez-Preston, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Reagan Gomez-Preston's page
Kenan Thompson's page
Fred Williamson's page
Kelly Hu's page
Mekhi Phifer's page
Steven Weber's page
Troy ByerDirector, 1 film, 2003
All films by Troy Byer
George BessudoDirector, 1 film, 2008
All films by George Bessudo
All films by Robert Townsend
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